Italian star Marco Bezzecchi etched his name into motorsport history under the floodlights in Lusail, claiming a dominant victory at the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar for Aprilia Racing. The triumph marks Bezzecchi’s sixth Grand Prix win of the 2026 season and the 12th of his premier-class career, making him the first rider in MotoGP history to claim his first 12 victories at 12 different circuits. With this milestone, the #72 rider surpassed the legendary record previously held by MotoGP Hall of Famer Freddie Spencer, who won his first 11 races across 11 tracks between 1982 and 1984.
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